Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the final of the Western & Southern Open after defeating Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 during his semifinal clash. He will face Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final in what will be the rematch of this year’s Wimbledon final, in which Alcaraz emerged victorious.
Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev, who won the tournament in 2021, 7-6 (5), 7-5. Alcaraz, on the other hand, becomes the youngest player to reach the finals of the Cincinnati ATP tournament since 19-year-old Pete Sampras in 1991. While each of the Spaniard’s four matches in Cincinnati went to three sets, he remains sure of his ability to go the distance during Sunday’s showdown.
“It doesn’t matter if I’m playing third sets or long matches, I’m recovering really well,” the 20-year-old commented ahead of the final. “I feel like I’m going to play the first match of the tournament. I feel great.”
